Change, when done well, need not compromise character. The careful stewardship of everyone involved in our clubhouse renovation has ensured that we have modernised without surrendering the traditional essence that defines Prestwick, all while elevating the history on show.

The 6th is the first of the long holes at the top of the course, created in 1883 when the course was extended from 12 to 18 holes. It often gets overlooked amid the brilliant opening and closing stretches, but it is a wonderful hole in its own right, building to a superb green.

Hole 6 - 'Elysian Fields'.

With our Prestwick film released this week, it's only right to shine a light on one of the (many) incredible holes on this links. This is 'Hole Notes: Cardinal', the 3rd at @PrestwickGC. 🧵 1/9

The chaotic original 12-hole routing at @PrestwickGC played over the land now occupied by holes 1–3 and 13–18, before the changes of 1883. Given how cramped - but brilliant - those holes are today, it's remarkable that twelve were once squeezed into the same ground. It's not too late to watch Sam take it on with hickories:bit.ly/4ipj3CO

There's not much out there about the original 12 holes at @PrestwickGC, but here's our best attempt at showing the routing - including the infamous killing zone. It's easy to see how the course worked for the 1860 Open, with a field of just eight players. Today, it's a touch more chaotic.

Our latest YouTube film is out now 🎬 See Sam take on the original 12-hole routing at @PrestwickGC, in all its glory and chaos, with the added challenge of hickories. Watch here: piped.video/a80JLANHKS4

David and Frank are two of just seven men since 1851 to have appeared on the same list of Head Professionals as Old Tom Morris. A distinction they both deeply cherish.

While The Open has not returned to our links since 1925, Championship golf has continued to flourish here ever since. Here are some images from the 1987 Amateur Championship, won by Paul Mayo, who was part of the GB&I Walker Cup team that same year.

One hundred and seventy-five years of history has bestowed our links with some distinguished hole names, and here are the favourites of our Caddy Master and Head Pro. What is your favourite?

While many associate Old Tom with our links, James Ogilvy Fairlie was arguably the most important figure in our history. Upon his death, the committee minuted: "...the members desire to express their sincere regret at the loss of one who may justly be looked upon as the Founder of the Club and whose untiring zeal & constant exertions on its behalf the present prosperous position of the Club is largely due."

Our 12th hole dates back to 1882, when the course was extended to 18 holes. Its exceptional green is fiercely protected by two hungry bunkers at the front, making for one of the day's most exhilarating approach shots - and one that's important to get right at this stage in a match.

The 12th marks the conclusion of play on the 'new' land, before your return to the original site for the closing stretch. While many regard 13 as the start of our famous finish, 'Wall' is a hole of such quality that it merits equal standing in that prestigious company.

The annual cross-country match between Prestwick and @RoyalTroonGC is a cherished tradition. Members of both clubs are invited to experience two of the world's finest links in a single day, separated by a long lunch that is very much part of the occasion. We look forward to another great match in just over a months time.

Anne Bennett was a long-serving member of the Prestwick team and, after her passing, her husband David, our Executive Chef, compiled a club recipe book to raise funds in her memory. To this day it continues to sell well and serves as a wonderful, unique memento of a visit to our Club.

Signing history. After his win, Ryan Fox signed this sketch of The Old Course. It's been signed by every Open champion, dating back to the late 1800s. It lives in the Prestwick clubhouse. Surely one of the most valuable pieces of artwork in golf.

A 360 degree view of our 17th hole, originally the 2nd on our 12 hole routing, distinguished by two notable features: the formidable Sahara bunker guarding the green, and its status as the oldest hole in championship golf.

Our 17th stands as the oldest hole in championship golf, unaltered since 1851 and faithful to its form when the inaugural 1860 Open Championship was played.